Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Core Java, Multithreading, Data Structures

Join the Electronic Trading technology team to work on performance-sensitive systems that power global markets. We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Macro-wide AlgoTrading Technology team, you will design and enhance the execution platform supporting FX, Rates, and Commodities businesses. You will collaborate closely with business partners and global team members to deliver robust trading solutions. Your work will directly influence the efficiency and reliability of our trading systems. We foster a culture of teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components
• Apply low-level programming techniques to optimize trading software for low latency
• Collaborate with business partners and team members to enhance Algo order offerings
• Support the execution platform and provide second line support for trading operations
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of global trading systems

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Demonstrate professional experience with Core Java, Multithreading
• Show strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
• Apply knowledge of threading and performance optimization strategies
• Work effectively in a collaborative, global team environment
• Possess strong Linux or Unix skills and understanding of networking topologies, including TCP and UDP
• Exhibit attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Learn quickly and apply new skills effectively

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bring relevant experience in markets ETrading
• Utilize scripting skills, with Python as an advantage
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve issues efficiently
• Work independently as well as part of a team